Not all of us love change, but for the ones that do, the last few years have seen an exponential change to the interior and exterior of our home.
Home improvement, DIY projects and renovations have all boomed over the past two years as we spent more time at home than ever before. You can’t blame us; we all want more from our homes, and to create a space that is comfortable, safe and somewhere we love to spend time in.
Both small and large scale projects have been vastly undertaken by UK homeowners, from quick paint changes to a full kitchen or bathroom redos, we all want to create our dream home and space to spend time in.
What have been the most popular projects and home improvement trends over the last few years?
Top 4 home improvement trends in 2021
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Loft conversions
One of the most popular home improvement trends in the last few years has been a loft conversion. For homeowners that have a suitable loft that allows for conversion and the official go-ahead with proper planning permission, it is an exciting project to transform the upper level of your home into an extra bedroom or home office space.
A loft conversion is perfect if you want to add extra space or even an additional guest bedroom. The main consideration for a loft conversion is making sure the staircase is in a good location, and the minimum height (2.2m) is there, as well as an opportunity to install sufficient roof windows to allow a lot of light into the room.
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Kitchen and bathroom renovations
Next on our list is the ever-popular kitchen and bathroom renovations that we all love to do. Whether it’s quickly changing cupboard handles to complete the look, switching up the lighting fixtures, or a revamp, a lot of us this year has made vast changes to our cooking and cleaning space.
With a kitchen makeover, the opportunities for styling are endless. From creating a more country vibe look to adding rustic decor or creating a vibrant space with lots of stand-out accessories.
For a bathroom renovation, there are a few different things to consider. The main consideration is whether you’d like to make small aesthetic changes, or you’re looking for a complete redesign with new sanitaryware. If you’re moving the existing plumbing, then this can prove very costly – to help reduce the cost, you can buy your own fixtures.
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Lean-tos / single house extensions
The third most popular home improvement trend is adding a lean-to extension or a single-storey extension. These options are perfect if you’re looking to extend a kitchen, living room or dining room space and create additional indoor living space, perfect for entertaining guests or a growing family.
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Basement or garage conversions
If you’re looking for other ways to increase or maximise your living space, then converting a garage or a basement is a great way to do this. You can convert an existing basement, or excavate underneath as an innovative alternative to extending out.
With a basement conversion or excavation project, it can be a major project, but you can use the additional room for a home gym, playroom for children, additional bedroom for guests, as a movie theatre and many more uses.
If you don’t have a basement but you have a garage that you’d like to convert then you can transform the space into an additional room. This conversion is one of the easiest ways to increase floor space within your home.
Converting or extending different spaces within your home is an exciting process, to complete the finishing touches, here at Elite Blinds we supply a wide range of blinds and soft furnishings. Give your home the decor it deserves and take a look at our fabulous range.
Contact Elite Blinds (UK)
If you’d like to know more about what we can do for your home, whether it’s a new set of blinds or perhaps some soft furnishings such as curtains or cushions, please give us a call on 01612 220 904. Alternatively, you can fill out our online enquiry form, and we’ll be in touch with you shortly.
